It was a huge year for Arts Upper Hunter and for creatives in our region, with many highs and lows. Read all about it in our latest Annual Report. It’s designed by Laura Wickham of Hunter Valley Printing, and features an image from the previous year by Teresa Byrne that we think perfectly captures the…
Merriwa Springtime Show has something for everyone. They have ring events plus numerous sideshows, wandering street entertainers, competitions, food stalls, nightly entertainment and fine displays and exhibits spread around their picturesque showground. And this year they are featuring camel rides. Friday 16 & Sunday 18 September 2022 Merriwa Showgrounds, Dutton St, Merriwa. For details please…
A free event for all the family, Saturday 3 September 2022. 4pm Costume parade, music, puppets Jumping castle, food vans • Dress up as a fruit or vegetable • Prizes for Fancy Dress 6pm Curious Legends – Giant Illuminated puppets & lanterns Bring a picnic, lanterns, battery lights and torches. Venue: Dungog Showground, Abelard St,…
The Scone ADFAS is pleased to present this lecture on Tuesday 6th September 2022, 6.30 at the Upper Hunter Council Chambers, Liverpool St, Scone. Refreshments will be served after the lecture. All welcome, visitors $30. Note, cash, cheque or bank transfer prior to the lecture only, no credit card. The Tale of Two Cities: Moscow…
Scone Films presents an array of award-winning Australian shorts. Come and celebrate world-class, vibrant storytelling talent, including locally shot “The Stranger”, the 2022 Flickerfest winner “Giant”, and others. A cinema and social experience, with a red carpet, Q&As, and People’s Choice award. Saturday 17 September, 6.30-10.30pm Tickets $20 includes light supper; drinks extra. Scone Senior…
A whole lotta fun for everyone whether you’re into punk, rock, metal, tattoos, skating, graff or not. Date:Friday 16 & Saturday 17 September 2022 Venue: Dashville, Belford. More details: Visit website
Muswellbrook Shire Council is one of the six councils awarded a share of more than $400,000 through the inaugural round of the NSW Government’s Social Cohesion Grants to support projects aimed at rebuilding, reconnecting and strengthening communities. Council has received almost $60,000 to implement a joint project with Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Land Council – Building…
The Performing Artists Dungog and Royal Hotel Dungog proudly presents this concert on Friday19 August, 2022. 80’s POP in harmony! with twist of Blue, featuring Megan Edwards & Sally Hunt It’s free but there might be a hat. Date: Friday 19 August, 2022 Time: 5.30pm Venue: Royal Hotel, Dowling St, Dungog. Details: Visit Facebook …
Arts Upper Hunter Micro Grants Program Returns They’re back! These small but significant grants are aimed at helping artists and arts organisations including museums and historical societies to get back on track or to take a small but crucial step forward in their creative pursuits. Click to download a pdf of these guidelines Click…
Applications are now open for artists and arts and cultural organisations to tour their work across regional NSW as part of Create NSW’s Regional Arts Touring Program. Create NSW Interim Chief Executive Annette Pitman said Regional Arts Touring will deliver significant benefits for regional communities. “We want our regional communities to be able to experience…